Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 29th October 2026: Fleetwood Await in Carabao Cup If Everton See Off Newcastle Tonight
Tonight's big story is all about the Carabao Cup, with Everton hosting Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium knowing that a quarter-final trip to League Two's Fleetwood Town awaits if they come through (ToffeeWeb) (Read Everton). Fleetwood booked their spot after stunning Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties, and their fans have been reacting to the prospect of facing the Blues or the Magpies (BBC Sport). Prince Rupert's Tower has reminded everyone of Everton's poor record in shootouts, making the case for David Moyes' side to try to settle things in normal time rather than risk going to penalties (Prince Rupert's Tower). On the matchday build-up, Read Everton reports that supporters' group The 1878s will stage a flag and banner display before kick-off, with fans urged to get to the ground early to see it (Read Everton).
Away from the cup action, Everton Women made it a perfect night out in the Subway Players Cup, beating Sheffield United 1-2 thanks to goals from Rosa van Gool and Noemie Mouchon, who netted in a second successive game (Royal Blue Mersey). Manager Scott Phelan described it as a "positive night overall" as the Blues kept up their unbeaten start (Royal Blue Mersey).
On the transfer front, the Liverpool Echo looks at three strikers Everton could consider in January, with Thierno Barry currently the club's only recognised senior frontman (Liverpool Echo). Read Everton also reports that Chelsea have reportedly joined the list of clubs eyeing Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of a potential 2027 move, adding to interest already said to exist from Manchester clubs (Read Everton).
Elsewhere, Read Everton covers developments in Everton's long-running £35m compensation case against Burnley, with fresh concerns over the parent company of Burnley's owners putting the dispute back in the spotlight while the appeal is still pending (Read Everton). Finally, Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne has written to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters calling for action after poverty-related chanting during Everton's recent game against Chelsea (Read Everton).
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